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Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien

English / Español / Français

P/N A01062103 (1505)
Sears Brands Management Corporation

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com

Sears Canada Inc.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3
www.sears.ca

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Kenmore Elite

Freezer

Congelador

Congélateur

Models/Modelos/Modèles: 

253.17202*, 17802*, 27002*, 27003*, 27009*, 27702*

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Summary of Contents for 253.27009 Series

Page 1: ...pañol Français P N A01062103 1505 Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www kenmore com Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario Canada M5B 2C3 www sears ca Kenmore Elite Freezer Congelador Congélateur Models Modelos Modèles 253 17202 17802 27002 27003 27009 27702 ...

Page 2: ...rdous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury DANGER DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury Please read and save these instructions This Use Care Guide provides specific operati...

Page 3: ...rd of the appliance is equipped with a three prong grounding plug for your protection against electrical shock hazards It must be plugged directly into a properly grounded three prong receptacle The receptacle must be installed in accordance with local codes and ordinances Consult a qualified electrician Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug Immediately repair or replace any power cord that...

Page 4: ...ed by Sears authorized service agents including installation that was not in accord with electrical gas or plumbing codes 5 Damage to or failure of this appliance including discoloration or surface rust if it is not correctly operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions 6 Damage to or failure of this appliance including discoloration or surface rust resulting from accident altera...

Page 5: ...lp by phone we call it Rapid Resolution phone support from a Sears representative on all products Think of us as a talking owner s manual Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power fluctuations 250 Food Loss Protection annually for any food spoilage that is the result of mechanical failure of any covered refrigerator or freezer Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered produ...

Page 6: ...ason it is particularly important in hotter climates to allow enough space for air circulation around your unit Leveling The unit must have all bottom corners resting firmly on a solid floor The floor must be strong enough to support a fully loaded appliance NOTE It is Very Important for your appliance to be level in order to function properly If the unit is not leveled during installation the doo...

Page 7: ...mly to snap onto the outside surface If installed incorrectly the handle clip will not lay flat Door Removal If door must be removed 1 Gently lay the unit on its back on a rug or blanket 2 Remove 2 base screws and base panel 3 Remove wire from clips on bottom of cabinet if required 4 Unplug connector if required by holding the cabinet connector in place and pulling the door connector out 5 Remove ...

Page 8: ... one time and close the door as soon as possible Demo Mode When freezer controls are set to Demo Demonstration mode the word DEMO will appear in the lower right hand corner of the control panel display window Demo mode is for sales purposes only It prevents cooling in the freezer compartment while a freezer is plugged in for display on the sales floor IMPORTANT If the freezer is in Demo mode in yo...

Page 9: ...ey This security lock fastens the door snugly ensuring stored food is secure To lock or unlock the freezer push the key into the lock and turn The key pops out of the lock after it has been turned Express Chill Express Chill can be enabled by entering into the options menu on the control panel and by pressing the set button once the indicator is highlighted next to Express Chill The unit will be i...

Page 10: ...l panel indicating that the unit is in Sabbath mode To exit Sabbath mode press and hold the Options button and button for 5 seconds after which the display will return to the set point of the unit The unit stays in Sabbath mode after a power failure recovery It must be deactivated with the buttons on the control panel Temp Alarm This feature is designed to provide a warning if the inside temperatu...

Page 11: ...Fail indicator Power failure Press ALARM OFF to stop the audible alarm beep Interior Light The light comes on automatically when the door is opened To replace the light bulb turn the temperature control to OFF and unplug the electrical cord Replace the old bulb with a bulb of the same wattage Slide Out Basket some upright models A Slide Out Basket some models located at the bottom of the freezer p...

Page 12: ...lly Defrosting CAUTION Freezer must be unplugged to avoid electrical hazard from power source when defrosting unit It is important to defrost and clean the freezer when to inch of frost has accumulated Frost may tend to accumulate faster on the upper part of the freezer due to warm moist air entering the freezer when the door is opened Remove food and leave the door open when defrosting the freeze...

Page 13: ... any electrical parts Wash the removable parts and door basket with the baking soda solution mentioned above or mild detergent and warm water Rinse and dry Never use metallic scouring pads brushes abrasive cleaners or alkaline solutions on any surface Do not wash removable parts in a dishwasher Drain Plug Figure 4 Pull out the drain plug inside the freezer see figure 4 Defrost water will drain out...

Page 14: ...t Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth WARNING If leaving the freezer lid open while on vacation make certain that children cannot get into the freezer and become entrapped If a power failure occurs frozen foods will stay frozen for at least 24 hours if the freezer is kept closed If the power failure continues pack seven or eight pounds of dry ice into the freezer every 24 hours Look in...

Page 15: ... conditions It takes 24 hours for the appliance to cool down completely Warm food will cause appliance to run more until the desired temperature is reached Warm air entering the appliance causes it to run more Open doors less often See DOOR PROBLEMS in Before You Call Turn control knob to a warmer setting Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize Clean or change gasket See Care and Clea...

Page 16: ...t is moved slightly Floor is uneven or weak Appliance rocks on floor when it is moved slightly Appliance is touch ing the wall Level the unit Refer to Leveling in the First Steps Section Ensure floor can adequately support appli ance Level the appliance by putting wood or metal shims under part of the appliance Re level the appliance or move appliance slightly Refer to Leveling in First Steps WATE...

Page 17: ...eezer Level the floor by using wood or metal shims under the appliance or brace floor supporting the appliance LIGHT IS NOT ON Light is not on The light is burned out or LED light is damaged No electric current is reaching the appliance Control system has disabled lights because one or both doors were left open too long Control is in Sabbath mode Sb is dis played on control Follow directions in In...

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